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Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 26/27.R.1.00

Description Period: 2026./27 academic year rudens semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Specialisation of Orientation Sports

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_708
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
9.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Baiba Smila
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

To promote the education of highly qualified specialists – senior coaches in the sport – who would successfully plan, organize, lead, and evaluate the training process, educational-methodical sessions, and competitions in accordance with the rules of the sport and the requirements of the professional standard for senior coaches in the respective sport

Preliminary Knowledge

Knowledge of sports theory, pedagogy, sports pedagogy, sports didactic, psychology or sports psychology, anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Study courses and knowledge in sports theory, training didactics, pedagogy have been acquired. Successful study courses’ ’pedagogical improvement in qualification’ ’.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Is familiar with the preparation directions of the sport.

Individual work and tests

Training-training lesson • The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

2.Knows the technique of the sport, the biomechanical structure and methodology for improvement of the technique, training – planning and organisation of the training process, competitions.

Individual work and tests

Training-training lesson • The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

3.Knows how to plan your training process according to age training.

Individual work and tests

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement • Training-training lesson

Skills

1.Prota to improve sports teaching technique

Individual work and tests

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

2.Diagnose and correct errors in the students’ technique, determine the amount and intensity of the load appropriate to the students’ abilities

Individual work and tests

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement • Training-training lesson

3.Assess students’ physical, functional condition and technical, tactical and psychological fitness

Individual work and tests

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

Competences

1.Competence in sports performance techniques, teaching and training methodologies.

Individual work and tests

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement • Training-training lesson

2.Understanding the legalities of the training process in sport and being able to tailor it to students’ individual needs.

Individual work and tests

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

3.Understanding the improvement of the technique of a particular discipline.

Individual work and tests

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Training-training lesson
10.00% from total grade
10 points

Based on the class material, two training plans should be developed - training lesson plans (general physical training for a class and a class on water) for a particular age group and fitness.

Design according to the form – target, tasks, required inventory, varied exercises and methods are presented, dosage and rest pauses are indicated, instructions for carrying out tasks.
2.

Testing of general and special preparedness
10.00% from total grade
10 points

Control exercises for general (three) and special fitness (three) testing should be selected for athletes of a specific age and fitness in sport. Indication - to establish and describe general and special preparedness tests for the appropriate training training group of students, perform testing, determine, evaluate, analyse the performance of students and prepare a description of the results, interpret the selected test and the obtained data with literature sources (sources 2-3 lit.). The consistency and justification of the selected tests with the training group is assessed. Testing and description of the data obtained: self-testing, mathematical-statistical processing of data. An analytical, evaluative description has been prepared and the results obtained have been interpreted with data from literature sources, a personal opinion has been expressed.
3.

Technical analysis
10.00% from total grade
10 points

Self-assemble GPX or video material. Comment

on and justify technical performance, point to aspects and weaknesses of rational technique selection. To propose concrete solutions to correct weaknesses, to indicate the causes of their occurrence.
4.

Teaching of techniques
10.00% from total grade
10 points

On the basis of the personal opinion of the seminar material, the assessment and proposals regarding the teaching of techniques shall be based on: orientation discipline, teaching period (winter, summer); age and preparedness of the contingent; choice of means and methods; more inherent weaknesses and their correction; choice and preparation of the classroom, interpretation of topics with literature source (at least 3 sources) material.
5.

Planning the workout process
10.00% from total grade
10 points

Prepare a plan of one mezzocycle of the training (in the draw of mezzocycles) for selected students of the training training group, describe the objectives, tasks of the training period and the particular mezzocycle, justify the use of the means, methods and the amount and intensity of the loads corresponding to the mezzocycle.

Indication - the plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements, transparent and informative, including all components characterising the mezzocycle and is appropriate for the age of the students. Description a comprehensive, justified objective for each week (micro-cyclical) use of means and methods.
6.

Arranging and conducting of training classes, practical map drawing programs
10.00% from total grade
10 points

Include the necessary skills for the trainer to organise and manage the training process. To analyse, taking into account safety rules at different training venues, describe the most common, possible types of injury. Develop and describe exercises and exercises for injury prevention, taking into account the characteristics and preparedness of the students’ ageing stage. Interprertācija of sports competition rules and theoretical knowledge for athletes. Sports terminology.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
40.00% from total grade
10 points

Answer to the test’s 30 questions.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Introduction: orientateering in the context of sports, professional Bachelor’s studies. Objectives, tasks and evaluation criteria of the study course

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Orienteering as a form of sport, active recreation and health strengthening

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

LOF and IOF operation, competition calendar, clubs

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Record of the training process of orienteers – Diary, content, Additional entries

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Record of the training process of orienteers – Diary, content, Additional entries

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Evolution of orienteering inventory, development of the world and Latvia, best landmarks

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Evolution of orienteering inventory, development of the world and Latvia, best landmarks

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Safety techniques, injuries, prevention

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Orienteering – running-O, MTBO-orienteering, ski-orienteering, trail orienteering

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Orienteering – running-O, MTBO-orienteering, ski-orienteering, trail orienteering

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Orienteering – running-O, MTBO-orienteering, ski-orienteering, trail orienteering

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Orienteering – running-O, MTBO-orienteering, ski-orienteering, trail orienteering

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Orienteering – running-O, MTBO-orienteering, ski-orienteering, trail orienteering
Planning the physical fitness training process

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Orienteering season results, sports issues at stake

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning the physical fitness training process

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning the physical fitness training process
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Introduction: orientateering in the context of sports, professional Bachelor’s studies. Objectives, tasks and evaluation criteria of the study course
Safety techniques, injuries, prevention
Orienteering season results, sports issues at stake

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Orienteering season results, sports issues at stake
Comprehensive fitness in the sport of orienteering

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Comprehensive fitness in the sport of orienteering
Special physical training in the field of orienteering sports
Planning the physical fitness training process

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Special physical training in the field of orienteering sports

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Special physical training in the field of orienteering sports

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Methodology, scope and planning of load dosing for orienteering, students of different ages

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Methodology, scope and planning of load dosing for orienteering, students of different ages

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Planning and analysis of the orienteering training process

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Orienteering technique - map reading, direction and distance determination, terrain designation, map holding

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Introduction: orientateering in the context of sports, professional Bachelor’s studies. Objectives, tasks and evaluation criteria of the study course

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Orienteering technique - map reading, direction and distance determination, terrain designation, map holding

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Practical technical exercises (learning the basics of orienteering techniques)

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Practical technical exercises (learning the basics of orienteering techniques)

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Planning of training for orienteering- interaction between technical, tactical and psychological preparedness.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Planning of training for orienteering- interaction between technical, tactical and psychological preparedness.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Orienteering as a form of sport, active recreation and health strengthening

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning of training for orienteering- interaction between technical, tactical and psychological preparedness.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Comprehensive fitness in the sport of orienteering
Special physical training in the field of orienteering sports
Planning the physical fitness training process
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Introduction: orientateering in the context of sports, professional Bachelor’s studies. Objectives, tasks and evaluation criteria of the study course

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Control tests for evaluating general, special and technical preparedness in orienteering

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Control tests for evaluating general, special and technical preparedness in orienteering

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering Sports map drawing basics OCAD/OpenOrienteering Mapper, Purple Pen. Create an orienteering map

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering Sports map drawing basics OCAD/OpenOrienteering Mapper, Purple Pen. Create an orienteering map

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering Sports map drawing basics OCAD/OpenOrienteering Mapper, Purple Pen. Create an orienteering map

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering Sports map drawing basics OCAD/OpenOrienteering Mapper, Purple Pen. Create an orienteering map

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering distance planning principles – taking into account the specificities of age stages, craftsmanship, specificity of the terrain, etc. Using - Purple Pen/OCAD, etc.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering distance planning principles – taking into account the specificities of age stages, craftsmanship, specificity of the terrain, etc. Using - Purple Pen/OCAD, etc.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering distance planning principles – taking into account the specificities of age stages, craftsmanship, specificity of the terrain, etc. Using - Purple Pen/OCAD, etc.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering distance planning principles – taking into account the specificities of age stages, craftsmanship, specificity of the terrain, etc. Using - Purple Pen/OCAD, etc.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning of sprint, medium long, relay, etc.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning of sprint, medium long, relay, etc.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning of sprint, medium long, relay, etc.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering season results, sports issues at stake

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering season results, sports issues at stake

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Comprehensive fitness in the sport of orienteering
Methodology, scope and planning of load dosing for orienteering, students of different ages
Planning of training for orienteering- interaction between technical, tactical and psychological preparedness.
Orienteering Sports map drawing basics OCAD/OpenOrienteering Mapper, Purple Pen. Create an orienteering map
Orienteering distance planning principles – taking into account the specificities of age stages, craftsmanship, specificity of the terrain, etc. Using - Purple Pen/OCAD, etc.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Orienteering: skills - techniques - training. 2025Suitable for English stream

2.

Orientēšanās treneiņu metodika. Lekciju materiāli - estudijas.rsu

3.

Bompa, T., Buzzichelli, C.A. 2022. Periodization training for Sports. 3rd edition. Human Kinetics.Suitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

Мякниченко,Е.Б., Селуянов В.Н. Развитие локальной мышечной виносливости в циклических видах спорта.М. 2005.

2.

Trenera Rokasgrāmata. 2003. Latvijas Sporta federāciju padome. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Trenera rokasgrāmata – 2. 2006. Latvijas Sporta federāciju padome. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)

4.

Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. 2008. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)

5.

V.Krauksts Biomotoro spēju treniņu teorija / LSPA.

Other Information Sources

1.

Trenera žurnāls.